Main Dishes

CHICKEN AND CILANTRO CREAM SAUCE

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This pan seared chicken and cilantro cream sauce is a quick dinner that cooks in a flash, and is perfect for a weeknight meal. You can serve it with a spicy Mexican rice, or slice it and put it on top of the best taco salad you’ll ever have.

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1 pound chicken tenders boneless, skinless, and trimmed of any excess fat
salt, pepper, and garlic salt lightly applied to chicken breasts
2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup finely diced shallot
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoons good tequila
1 1/2 tablespoons Gourmet Garden Lightly Dried cilantro OR Cilantro stir-in paste
1/2 teaspoon Gourmet Garden Lightly Dried Red Pepper flakes
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
Season the chicken tenders lightly with the salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Preheat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the pan and brown on both sides. Remove...
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Nutritions

Calories
264

Sodium
668mg
27% DV

Fat
14g
22% DV

Protein
25g
51% DV

Carbs
4g
1% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV